Talbot's Damsel

Habitat: Natural geographic location:
   Talbot's Damsel or Talbot's Demoiselle are found in many locations including the Indo-Australian Archipelago: this includes Thailands' Andaman Sea, Indonesia, Ashmore Reef in the Timor Sea. the Great Barrier Reef, New Guinea, New Britain, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji Islands. Inhabits inshore and offshore coral reefs. Can be found at depths of 6 to 35 meters.

Status:
   These fish are not listed on the IUCN Red List.

Maintenance difficulty:
   The Talbot's Damsel or Talbot's Demoiselle is among the easiest of all marine fish to keep.

Maintenance:
   This fish will readily eat all kinds of live, frozen, and flake foods and algae. Finely chopped meaty foods (like brine shrimp) can be fed regularly. It is best to feed small amounts several times a day.

Foods:
   All kinds. See "maintenance" above.

Social Behaviors:
   Like all damselfish, they can be territorial and aggressive, especially as they get older. Can be kept together and with other larger fish but watch them closely to be sure their aggression doesn't become destructive.

Sex: Sexual differences:
   Not Known.

Light: Recommended light levels:
   No special requirements.

Breeding/Reproduction:
   Some of the damselfish have been bred in captivity. See general breeding techniques under Clownfish on the marine breeding page.

Temperature:
   No special requirements.

Length/Diameter of fish:
   Talbot's Damsel or Talbot's Demoiselle adults can grow to 4.5 cm ( 1.77 inches).

Minimum Tank Length/Size:
   A minimum 20 gallon aquarium is recommended.

Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
   No special requirements.

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Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
   Swims at all levels of the aquarium.

Availability:
   This fish is available from time to time.